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Loose Primary School

Maidstone, ME15 9UWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
82 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
#7,738
of 13,686 nationally

About Loose Primary School

Loose Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Maidstone, Kent, and it is noticeably oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 193 applications for 90 places, with 82 of those coming as first preferences and 78 offers made to first-preference families — a clear signal of strong local demand. The school currently has 657 pupils on roll against a capacity of 630, meaning it is operating slightly above its official number, which is unusual and suggests it is a popular choice in the area. Just 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average of around 23%, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school is led by headteacher Trevor North and has no religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated the school Good overall, a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2016, though the Early Years provision remains Outstanding.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLoose Road, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME15 9UW
HeadteacherTrevor North
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils657
Free School Meals (FSM)8.4%
School Capacity657 / 630 (104% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumSensory RoomArt StudiosDining HallICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisSwimmingGymnasticsNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaGardeningChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Loose Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.